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Premier League examines La Liga's connected ball technology usage

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 11:23 PM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Premier League examines La Liga's connected ball technology usage

Summary

The Premier League is assessing La Liga's connected ball technology, which is currently utilized in all its matches this season. This system employs sensors in match balls to accurately detect key moments such as offsides and handballs. While the Premier League monitors its use, there are no immediate plans to implement similar technology in its matches, as it relies on an existing semi-automated offside system. This technology has also been tested at recent major tournaments and provides a more precise measurement of ball contact during plays. The Premier League's interest in La Liga's experiment arises as VAR technology continues to develop.

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By the Numbers

•Premier League reviewing La Liga's connected ball technology implementation.
•The technology helps officials with calls on offsides and handballs.
•No current plans to adopt the technology in Premier League matches.
•Premier League relies on a semi-automated offside system using optical tracking.
•Connected ball technology has been successfully used in major tournaments.

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11:23 PMYahoo Sports — New technology? Premier League takes a closer look at La Liga’s bold experiment

What they're saying

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The Premier League has been monitoring connected ball technology as it considers whether the system could eventually be used in England. The technology, already being used across every La Liga match this season, could give officials another source of data when dealing with offsides, handballs, deflections and double touches.
— Yahoo Sports

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